'Empty Room' artist Maya Lin aims to change the course of the world

Artist, architect and designer Maya Lin discusses her installation, 'Empty Room,' part of the 'What is Missing?' memorial, currently on view at the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art.

With her multimedia memorial and traveling exhibit, Lin, who rose to international prominence for her design of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, aims to build awareness about species loss and highlight what scientists and environmental groups throughout the world are doing to protect species and habitats.